The Seattle Mariners have been eliminated from the race for the American League West title after the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the National League West title on Sunday.
The Dodgers, who have been the NL West champions for the past six seasons, clinched the division with a 7-3 win over the San Francisco Giants. The win put the Dodgers at 91-36, which is the best record in baseball.
The Mariners, who have been in contention for much of the season, were unable to keep pace with the Dodgers and were eliminated from the AL West title race with a 4-3 loss to the Houston Astros on Sunday.
The Mariners have had a strong season, but were unable to overcome the strong play of the Dodgers. The Mariners finished the season with an 87-71 record, which was good enough for second place in the AL West.
The Mariners have been led by their pitching staff, which has been one of the best in baseball. The team has also had some strong offensive performances from players like Nelson Cruz and Robinson Cano.
Despite missing out on the AL West title, the Mariners can still make the playoffs as a wild card team. The team is currently in a three-way tie for the second wild card spot with the Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Rays.
The Mariners will need to win their remaining two games against the Astros to have a chance at making the playoffs. If they are able to do that, they will face off against either the Athletics or Rays in a one-game playoff to determine who will advance to the AL Divisional Series.
It has been an exciting season for the Mariners and their fans, and while they may not have won the AL West title, they still have a chance to make some noise in the playoffs.
